orange splash

splashes of happiness from the florida keys :)

inspired by linda @ ::lime in the coconut::

hint of summer...

isn't this lovely..
a summery shell necklace from etsy artist kali

i've got my new white shorts
i'm gearing up for a "cool" hot one...

and ammas summer camp starts on monday !

surfs up

hope everyones havin a good memorial weekend!
we lucked out with a nice day @ beach

ian learned to ride the waves :)

mountain moments..

the breath-taking views on our ride..
talking "the tail" w/ fellow riders...
old barns..
wildflowers in bloom..

a stop at the river

to put my feet in the water..

and this beauty joined us!
and the fresh scent of clover everywhere we went!


a few of my favorite mountain moments...

cabin in the woods...

our cozy mountain cabin...
lucky me, the mountain laurel was in bloom!!
a porch w/ the sounds of a creek running down below...
our mountain crafted twig bed...
a little dresser painted w/ love..


the little things that say...your in the country..relax
and when i wasn't soaking in the hot tub at night..
i could shower by this candlelight!

thanks sandra @ tellico vacation rentals,
our stay was perfect!

tellico plains greetings ...

breakfast'd at the tellico bakery..croissants and quiche were heaven!
went to this sat. night locals jam session..it was BYOB and BYOD (dog)



tellico, quirky and free spirited...


the tiny town of tellico plains, tn was full
of interesting, artistic folks!
"bettern' ordinary angels"..
to quote my tennessee born/raised father...

curves ahead...

were off to n. carolina
to ride the tail of the dragon and
scenic cherohala skyway...
w/ names like pearly gates, brake or bust
and the slide...i am nervously excited!

a cabin in mtns w/ hot tub for my sore
@ss will be nice too!

fresh inspirations...

a little vintage camper inspiration...
a little shaved ice inspiration as well,
been wanting to get the gkids an icee machine,
but dont want to jack them on sugar..
love the organic flavors here!


all via some fresh blogging from emily!

happy campers...

say hello to my newest surprise!

sitting amongst the dandelions
was this little charmer of a beach camper
can you see it?
gkids, beachside camp spots,
outdoor showers..surf boards lined up
party lights, beach bikes


i will keep you updated on happy remodel
and sweet boy, this is for you">

native wildflowers...

for mothers day..
the two-footed and water blooming kinds!

the pickerelweed in bloom, so pretty...
thanks afi for fishing apple snails out of the muck!

heres another pretty wildflower, w/ blooming pink nails!

chillabration...

fun mothers day weekend!
a surprise visit from fair and gkids...
two days spent on beach...
sandbuckets, starfish, seashells...
and tailgate showers, thanks to uncle ike...

happy chillabration to all the mothers out there!